Carleen Johnson

Carleen Johnson is The Center Square’s Washington state government reporter. She has 30 years of experience in broadcast journalism in the Puget Sound region, including being a traffic reporter…

Public Education
Two Washington high schools losing SROs due to sheriff’s office staffing shortage

(The Center Square) – Due to staffing shortages at the King County Sheriff’s Office, a pair of Kent School District high schools will not have school resource officers for the 2024-25… Read More

July 25, 2024
Courts
Washington parent group filing federal challenge to Biden Title IX changes

(The Center Square) – The fight over the Biden administration’s rule changes to Title IX, which will allow boys who identify as girls to compete in girls’ sports, has inspired a… Read More

July 18, 2024
Culture
Poll: Two thirds of American voters say country is heading in wrong direction

(The Center Square) – A new poll of voters finds two thirds of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with Democrats equally divided on the question. The… Read More

July 16, 2024
Courts
Court to hear legal challenge to new WA Parents Bill of Rights next week

(The Center Square) – A King County Superior Court judge will next week hear arguments in a lawsuit over the new parent’s bill of rights, adopted by lawmakers from citizen… Read More

June 14, 2024
Government
Controversial ‘inclusive’ curriculum now required for WA school districts

(The Center Square) – Public schools in Washington must now teach students about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and their perspectives. SB-5462 states it is intended… Read More

June 10, 2024